Diabetic ketosis as a presenting feature of acromegaly.
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ABSTRACT
Secondary diabetes mellitus is known to occur in acromegaly due to insulin resistance caused by growth hormone excess. However diabetes in acromegaly usually does not lead to ketosis. We describe here a case of acromegaly who presented in diabetes ketosis, which is unusual.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Potassium
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Acromegaly
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Humans
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Male
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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Adult
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Fluid Therapy
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Hyperglycemia
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Insulin
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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